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Adam Pettengell

Adam Pettengell

Rehoboth, Rehoboth, Rehoboth

By Adam Pettengell, in Sawgrass North
May 2, 2014 | Comments (2)

Rehoboth Beach - Boardwalk

Sawgrass North is already receiving huge interest from locals, Realtors and even surrounding states.  New Schell Brothers communities normally receive a large amount of interest when announced, and Sawgrass North is no different. In fact it’s received, and is projected to have, more interest than any of our communities yet!
So what makes Sawgrass North so special, you might ask?
It’s located in the 19971 Rehoboth zip code!
Can you come to the beach and not have a Grotto pizza or Nicola ziti?
Can you drive down Rehoboth Avenue and not stop at Dogfish Brewpub to eat?
How many times to do the kids or grandkids ask to go to Funland, Jungle Jim’s, or Sea Shell Golf?
Have you ever gone an entire season without Thrashers Fries, Kohr Brothers ice cream, or Dolles candy?
Well, Sawgrass North is the closest Schell Brothers’ community to Rehoboth Beach…only 5 miles away from the promise land! Not only is the location amazing but the community itself is a home-run. A private gated community with low maintenance living and all the best amenities, flanked by two golf courses and water access at the end of Old Landing road. Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, pond views, basements and private tree-lined home sites are also available!
It’s all very new and yet it makes perfect sense. Sawgrass North and Schell Brothers.  It’s a great match.
To register now for the ‘early bird’ deals and to be eligible for BIG pre-construction incentives visit our Sawgrass North website.
I look forward to sharing Thrasher Fries with you and showing you around the community and around Rehoboth.
Cheers, Adam
 

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Home and Land Packages at Villages at Herring Creek

By Adam Pettengell, in The Villages at Herring Creek
December 17, 2013 | Comments Off on Home and Land Packages at Villages at Herring Creek

VHC view from Dock
Want to wake up, go for a walk and see this view? Well, now you can BUT you better hurry as this phase of the community previously SOLD OUT in record time.
Schell Brothers is very excited to announce we have 5 NEW Home and Land Packages at The Villages at Herring Creek!  You’ve all told us how much you loved the community, the homes, the amenities and how sad you were that the phase of homesites sold out so quickly. Well, now is your opportunity to secure a combined home and land purchase in this phase of the community.   The best part about a land/ home package for buyers is that it allows you to apply for a conventional mortgage compared to buying the land and applying for a construction loan.
It’s a win-win – and I am so excited to announce the limited homesites that are now available.

With this land/ home package you will receive:

  • Large, spacious home sites 20,000 sq. ft or more!
  • The ability to do a side entry garage (depending on what home plan you choose)
  • Amazing amenities including the beautiful swimming pool, the 6,000 sq. ft Clubhouse and Tennis Courts
  • Seller will pay HALF of the Transfer Tax and Sewer & Water fees! (Not applicable if land is purchased separately)
  • Full yard sod and irrigation plus landscaping package
  • Concrete driveway and lead walk

 
Are you interested? Want to know more about the home sites that are available for this amazing deal?
Contact me at adam@schellbrothers.com or call me at 302 228-2719.
Cheers, Adam.
 

*All information is subject to change without notice. See Community Sales Manager for more details.

 

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It’s The Holiday Season at the Beach!

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
December 12, 2013 | Comments Off on It’s The Holiday Season at the Beach!

Christmas Float 2013
No resting up peeps, it’s the holiday season at the beach! December is almost over but it’s just as busy as the rest of the year.  Below is a snippet of the events coming your way the remainder of this month.

Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

Sunday, December 15th: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, December 14th and 21st: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 22nd: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Pet Time with Santa)

Santa has set up shop on the Boardwalk! How cool is that?  Stop by Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and tell him your wish list.  Santa’s House is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.  There is no fee; however donations are accepted.  Don’t forget to bring your camera!

 

 Winterfest of Lights (Ocean City)

November 21 to January 01

“Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Northside Park will have hundreds of animated, lighted displays. Relax and sip hot chocolate in the heated Winterfest Village pavilion. Browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa.

Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.”

Cider Fest at Fifer Orchards

December 14  Times: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Family Fun Including Free Hot Apple Cider, Holiday Hayrides and Smores by the fire, as well as Fresh-cut Locally-grown Christmas Trees, Fresh Locally made Wreaths, Handcrafted Gift Baskets, Great gift ideas and holiday goodies, and Special guests each Saturday

New Years Eve Anchor Drop in Lewes

December 31st, 2013 – 11:30 PM to January 1st, 2014 – 12:30 AM

Don your best party hat and raise your glass to 2013 on the Lightship Overfalls toots it horn to welcome in the New Year!

For more information, please visit www.overfalls.org.

 
Have a great Holiday Season!
Cheers, Adam.

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The Beach Gets a Little Pumpkin Crazy in November

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
October 29, 2013 | Comments (4)

Punkin Chunkin Cannons
We all go a little Pumpkin crazy when the Fall hits us, but the beach goes especially ‘punkin’ crazy.  Wawa starts to make their Pumpkin spice coffee, Hopkins Creamery sell their pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pies from every bakery and restaurant and Dorman’s does pumpkin donuts.
The amazing Dogfish Head Brewery bring out their Punkin Ale, which flies off the shelves so quickly, if you blink they’re all gone! If it can be pumpkin flavored, someone will make it! You can even go and pick out your very own pumpkins out in Lewes.
The month of November is very well known for the big Punkin Chunkin World Championships.  Another weird but wonderful event that has to be on your bucket list and has to be experienced. If you’ve never been to Punkin Chunkin, the idea is these huge machines fling pumpkins as far as possible with smashing results.
It’s not the only event in the month but it doesn’t get more pumpkin crazy than that.  Have a look below at some of the events that are happening around the area.
 

World Punkin Chunkin Championship

Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3
“The World Championship Punkin Chunkin is an annual competition for throwing pumpkins using catapults, air cannons and much more! The Punkin Chunkin Championship draws thousands of visitors to the area and is aired on the Discovery Channel every Thanksiving.”

26th Annual Beebe Ball “The Greatest Ball on Earth”

Saturday, November 2
“Join us Under the Big Top for The Greatest Ball on Earth! This premier event includes cocktail hour, silent and live auctions followed by a seated dinner and dancing with Big City Band as well as individually decorated tables by local businesses and individuals. Proceeds will benefit the expansion of the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center.”

Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival

Thursday, November 7 –  Sunday, November 10
“Since its inaugural event in 1998, the award winning Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival has developed into a premiere, Mid-Atlantic cultural event. The five-day Festival showcases approximately 100 of the best American and international films including features, documentaries, and shorts. Film enthusiasts enjoy the convenience of seeing all the films at one, multi-screen location. “ 

50th Annual Delaware Antiques Show

Friday, November 8 –  Sunday, November 10
“Sixty of the country’s most distinguished antiques dealers return to present a stunning array of American furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain, silver, jewelry, and decorative arts at the 50th Annual Delaware Antiques Show.”

Go Ape at Lums Pond State Park!

Friday, November 8 – Thursday, November 14
“The first and only zip line and treetop adventure course in Delaware, located south of Wilmington and just minutes from I-95 in Bear.  Four zip lines take you high over Lums Pond, the largest freshwater pond in Delaware.  Overall there are 5 individual sections within the course – rope ladders, 42 exciting crossings including Double Stirrups, and stunning views that take you higher into the forest canopy.  The Park also offers biking and hiking trails, a disc golf course.”

Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 9
“Holiday Open House Saturday, November 9th 2013 10am-4pm -Discounts on gift basket pre-orders only during the open house -FREE! Hay rides, hot cider, s’mores by the fire -Abbott’s Grill will be offering free cooking demonstrations to inspire you for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Abbott’s will also offer lunch items for purchase including: Pork Tacos, Bratwursts, pumpkin soup, Pumpkin Hot Chocolate and Caramel Apple Cider”

Clear Space Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 22
“One of the most popular holiday tales of all-time returns to the Clear Space Theatre in musical form this Christmas season! On Christmas Eve, the loathsome Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to face the choices of his Past, the cruelty of his Present, and the consequences in his Future. Join us once more for this story of transformation, redemption, and holiday cheer, complete with music and a leading turn by our very own Artistic Director, Doug Yetter!”

 Black Friday

Thursday, November 28 – Friday, November 29
Midnight shopping craziness at it’s very best.  The outlets and retail stores open up early for this shopping bonanza, if you like shopping with even more amazing discounts than normal.  Be prepared though it’s busy, busy, busy!
 
Here’s to another pumpkin and event filled month at the beach,
Cheers Adam

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Screams at the Beach Ticket Give Away

By Adam Pettengell, in Bayfront at Rehoboth
October 18, 2013 | Comments (7)

Screams at the Beach
Halloween is BIG at the beach.  Stores appear out of nowhere with the latest costumes, masks, and wigs that get more realistic each year.  I know a lot of my neighbors and friends put more effort into decorating their homes for Halloween than they do for Christmas!
Now if you don’t want to wait until the end of the month to get your Halloween season started, then I recommend Screams at the Beach. Set on the grounds of Sports at the Beach on Route 9 (Lewes Georgetown Highway) it has a number of different areas for you to go through, but no promises you will come out on the other side.  It’s a fun time for the family looking for lots of screams, thrills, and laughter.

Screams at the Beach

“The Town of All Hallow’s is waiting… Once a flourishing settlement this town has fallen into disarray, since the appearance of The Hallow. Now for the last 200 years unsuspecting victims wander into the town’s limits to find there’s no escape. This isn’t for the faint of heart. Here you will face your worst fears and your nightmares come to life.”

 
For more information on what activities are available check out ScreamsAtTheBeach.com.
The communities at Bayfront at Rehoboth and the Villages at Herring Creek are exclusively handing out coupons for the attraction. So make sure to visit these communities for your Screams at the Beach coupons.
Even better, Screams at the Beach has offered FREE pairs of tickets to the first FIVE people to comment on this post and share it with their friends.
What are you waiting for, are you chicken?
 
Cheers Adam
 

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Local Bucket List: What can you check off?

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
October 7, 2013 | Comments (4)

Adam hauling lines to set sail
I recently read an article on Delaware Today, The Bucket List: 50 Things Every Delawarean Must Do and thought it would be great to share. I went through the list and I managed to check off 12 items! I’ve still got a long way to go but I’m keen to knock a few more off.
Can you guess which 12 I’ve already done? I’ll help you with the first one; my family recently went on the Kalmar Nyckel, a re-creation of the ship that made its trip to America in 1638 and helped to establish the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley.  What a great experience; And yes, thats a picture of me hauling lines to help set sail.
How many Delawarean Must Dos have you checked off of your bucket list?
Cheers, Adam
 

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October is the NEW In Season

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
October 2, 2013 | Comments (8)

October is the NEW in season
I’m sure most people think that when the Summer season is over that the roads clear, restaurants close and tumble weeds wonder through the streets of Rehoboth and Lewes. Okay, maybe that was a little over the top, but you get what I mean.
Well, if October is anything to go by, then your diary is going to be full to the rafters twice over! Check out the events below that keep everybody busy during this so-called ‘off-season’.
 

Thursday, Oct 3 – Saturday, Nov 2: Screams at the Beach

“2012’s scariest attraction is back! They have more horror, longer trails, and shocking mayhem. The scream team longs for the return of more victims to touch, terrorize, and torture. Don’t miss out on this year’s screams and frights. We all look forward to seeing you very soon!”
 
Friday, Oct 4 – Sunday, Oct 6: Fall Sidewalk Sale! Rehoboth Beach & Lewes
Locals’ favorite! Great time to park (for free) and stroll.  Pick up some great deals and grab a bite at the same time!
 
Saturday, Oct 5: Boast The Coast Day Maritime Festival, Lewes
“The Lewes Chamber of Commerce presents the 18th Annual BOAST THE COAST event that takes place in Lewes on Saturday, October 5 with maritime-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening.”
 
Sunday, Oct 6: Coast Day, Lewes
“Coast Day will highlight how UD scientists, staff, and students are improving understanding of ocean environments and serving coastal communities. Coast Day attendees can interact with researchers, tour ships, try hands-on activities, and attend presentations on a range of topics.”
 
Sunday, Oct 6: Celebrity Chefs Beach Brunch (advance tickets needed)
“Join us this October for our Celebrity Chefs’ Beach Brunch, held at Delaware’s iconic Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. Beach Brunch guests enjoy delicious food prepared by top area chefs, live music and an exciting live auction!”
 
Friday, Oct 11: A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware (advance tickets needed)
“Join us for a unique creative arts and culinary experience. SAVOR signature dishes by the area’s top restaurants. SHOP beautiful works by locak artisans. ENJOY soothing sounds of live jazz. SIP beer, wine & cocktails.”
 
Friday, Oct 11 – Saturday, Oct 12: Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival

“More than twenty years ago, the locals decided to create the Apple Scrapple Festival to showcase the local agricultural industry. The fair grounds are guaranteed to delight children of all ages, and the car, trade and craft shows will make the adults happy. With incredible food stalls, there is no reason to leave the fair grounds, so plan for a whole day of fun at the Apple Scrapple Festival this fall!”
 
Thursday, Oct 17 – Sunday, Oct 20: Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
“Shows this year will be held on 5 stages – The Performing Arts Theater at Cape Henlopen High School, the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Epworth Church, Delaware Distilling Co. and Saketumi Restaurant.  Plus there will be many local resturants and bars, in both Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, offering great entertainment.”
 
Sunday, Oct 20: Delaware Wine and Beer Festival
“Drink Local, Eat Local, Buy Local is the perfect theme for the fourth annual event that blends Delaware’s finest wineries, breweries and now distilleries into one great event.  A number of select local eateries will be preparing everything from brick oven gourmet pizza to seafood and barbecue.”
 
Friday, Oct 25 – Sunday, Oct 27: The 24th Annual Seawitch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival, Rehoboth Beach
Join the festivities with the Sea Witch Parade and Costume Contest. Plus, a Fiddlers Contest with prizes awarded in Banjo, Fiddle, and Bluegrass categories, the Sea Witch Cottage and Heritage Craft Shows at the Rehoboth Outlets and Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, and a Best Costumed Pet Contest for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets.

 
It really looks like October is the new in season. I just wonder if November can top all the events that October has to offer.
 
Cheers Adam
 

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The Whimbrel at Bayfront

By Adam Pettengell, in Bayfront at Rehoboth
September 30, 2013 | Comments (1)

Whimbrel-Elevations
If you look up what a Whimbrel is, you’ll be surprised to find it’s a shorebird common to the coast here in Delaware. Well, this Whimbrel is new to the Bayfront community.

Bird Description

  • Large shorebird.
  • Long, down-curved bill.
  • Long neck.
  • Long legs.
  • Streaked and buffy overall.
  • Crown dark with a distinct light stripe in the middle.

House Description

  • Starts at 1900 sq ft but has the ability to grow to 4993 sq ft.
  • Open plan, Great room, Kitchen and Dining areas.
  • Ability to add a second floor and storage.
  • Great Owners Suite with two W.I.Cs.
  • Ability to add our amazing courtyard at the back of your home.
  • Colors can be chosen from our set color packages (no stripes).

 

To start this amazing floor plan in the community we are offering the Whimbrel starting with a base price of $396,900 on selected home sites, all backing the wetlands, with an amazing $50,000 incentive for the months of September and October. Contact the sales team for further details.

These home sites sit within minutes of the private beach and the Rehoboth Bay.  It’s Bay living at it’s best.

If you’re interested, please contact Adam or Frank on 302-228-2719.

Cheers, Adam.

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The Best Investment at the Beach?

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
September 21, 2013 | Comments (11)

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Chris Schell has always told the company the best investment for your money is in real estate.  At the moment with prices on the increase and rates rising lots of people are agreeing with him and trying to get a jump on the market.
HOWEVER, there is another item in Delaware which is is a pretty good bet when it comes to investing your cash.  It certainly doesn’t give you a beach home, with an amazing courtyard BUT it’s a quirky Delaware ‘thing’.  I’m taking about license plates and the limited white and black tag number plates.
It is doubtful there is another U.S. state with a higher “license plate consciousness” than Delaware. Folks everywhere are aware that low digits bring high dollars.  I’m amazed by the craze and am constantly aware of the plates on the roads.  Delaware is quirky in many ways, which is why the State suits me, and one of the things that many don’t notice until they have been here for a while is the “black tag” license plate. Whether they are a sign of elitism or just because they look cool, owners of cars in Delaware have the option of getting a “black” tag (as opposed to a “regular” tag) if their license plate number is low enough. The tag has to be below 87,000.
Tag 1 is for the governor, tag 2 is for the lieutenant governor, tag 3 is for the secretary of state, and the rest are available to the private sector.
There is even a website, http://www.thedelaware3000.org/ , where you can go to view pics of plates, NEW SIGHTINGS and a marketplace to sell them.
Ed Troise, recently purchased his new Delaware tag No. 67. Troice paid the winning bid of $170,000. That’s correct 170k! Wowzer.  If the price of a two-digit license tag is any indication, Delaware’s economy is improving.
Well, as great as an investment that white and black tags are, I’m not sure how much happiness you truly get from them.  A beach home certainly gives you more in terms of memories, stories, lifestyle and happiness. Chris is still right in my books, but please don’t tell him I said that 🙂 The best place to invest your money is at the beach and in a beach home.
I bet next time you’re at the beach though you’ll be looking at the tags on the road a little closer than normal now! Have fun.

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Eating Rehoboth Winners!!!

By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
May 3, 2013 | Comments Off on Eating Rehoboth Winners!!!

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The competition is over, the winners have been picked.  Are you painting the town red with me this Summer?  Check out the video and see who got lucky.

 

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